{"product_id":"caldaro-quintessenz-pinot-bianco-2023","title":"Caldaro Quintessenz Pinot Bianco 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuintessenz Pinot Bianco by Kaltern is a white wine with a Controlled Designation of Origin that fully expresses the elegance of Alto Adige, fermented and matured in wood. Made from Pinot Bianco grapes, it is dry and harmonious, with a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly balanced by lively acidity. The palate finishes with a savoury and persistent aftertaste, while the nose develops a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring notes of yellow apple, melon and dried chamomile. In the background, herbal nuances and a delicate \u003cstrong\u003ehint of graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge, lending the bouquet a deep personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located on east-facing slopes in the San Nicolò area, at an altitude between 550 and 600 metres, where the mild climate and generous sunshine favour ideal ripening. The vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003eloose limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by glacial deposits and fragments of \u003cstrong\u003edolomitic rock\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular, well-aerated soil composition gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e and natural freshness, clearly enhancing the authentic varietal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whole bunches undergo an \u003cstrong\u003eextremely slow pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for gentle extraction followed by natural settling. The unfiltered must ferments spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts inside oak barrels and large wooden casks. The wine then matures for a long time in contact with the fine lees, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e which enriches its structure and lends smoothness to the palate. A final stage of \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, still on the fine lees, completes the process while preserving the purity of the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the longstanding passion of Kellerei Kaltern, active since 1900, \u003cstrong\u003eQuintessenz Pinot Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the excellence of Alto Adige. Grown at an altitude of 600 metres on dolomitic soils, the grapes benefit from careful \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. From this dedication comes an award-winning wine, celebrated by renowned guides such as Falstaff and Gambero Rosso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaltern Caldaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238199541931,"sku":"61935","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/caldaro-quintessenz-pinot-bianco-2023_61935_1_a4c34789-274f-436f-acf6-663b9bbec828.webp?v=1781712675","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/caldaro-quintessenz-pinot-bianco-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}